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Purina® Antler Advantage® Deer Breeder 16

16%-protein, fat-enhanced, pelleted ration designed to optimize the deer’s body condition prior to and throughout the rut.

The high energy content will replenish body condition of does and bucks during and following the rut and during periods of low forage availability and quality through the winter months. This high-quality nutrition is formulated to support in healthy animals prepared to grow big antlers and produce and feed large, healthy fawns. Formulated with multiple sources of protein to optimize antler growth in bucks next spring and summer, reproductive success and abundant milk production in does and assure optimum growth and healthy development in fawns.

Features & Benefits

Consistent quality from batch to batch

Consistent taste

Enhanced with molasses to attract deer and to the feed so they receive the benefit of a balanced diet

High-quality ingredients

For enhanced feed intake

Multiple protein sources

Supports antler growth by optimizing protein quality. The unique digestive tract of deer reduces the quality of most proteins by breaking them down too quickly and diluting their value for antler growth. Optimum blend of high-quality proteins deliver a high concentration of amino acids needed by the growing antler. Contains a Proprietary Probiotic Formulation that includes partly inactive and stabilized microorganisms that maximize nutrient utilization, optimize absorption of minerals and vitamins and to help maintain optimal rumen function in times of stress.

Nutritionally balanced to meet needs of penned deer

Deer get the nutrition they need in one feed. Reduces the need to feed free choice hay. Optimum levels of calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, trace minerals, including organic sources.

Optimal reproductive performance and strong healthy young

Provides critical nutrients to help optimize fertility. Supports milk production and milk quality. Helps produce strong, healthy young that thrive.

Optimum levels of vitamins and minerals

Proprietary flavor

Enhanced with strong proprietary flavor to attract deer so they receive the benefit of a balanced diet

Supports development of exceptional body size

High-quality protein helps support muscle for body growth

Nutrients

Nutrient

Min / Max

Amount

Crude Protein

MIN

16.00 %

Crude Fat

MIN

2.10 %

Crude Fiber

MAX

17.10 %

Calcium (Ca)

MIN

0.75 %

Calcium (Ca)

MAX

1.25 %

Phosphorus (P)

MIN

0.50 %

Vitamin A

MIN

3000 IU/LB

Potassium

MIN

0.65 %

Salt (NaCl)

MIN

0.25 %

Salt (NaCl)

MAX

0.75 %

Feeding Directions

Description

This feed was developed to provide complete and balanced nutrition for Whitetail deer, Mule deer and exotic deer in confinement. It can also be fed to free ranging animals when forage in the native habitat may be limited.

1. Feed free-choice to deer. Consumption will vary according to age, sex, climate, and physiological state but should be in the range of two to four pounds per 100 pounds of body weight.

2. It is usually not necessary to feed hay free-choice with this product. If behavioral problems such as chewing fences,hair-pulling, etc., are evident, feed about 0.25 lb of hay per 100 pounds of body weight three times per week.

3. Deer Breeder 16 feed can be fed free-choice as a creep feed to fawns. Target consumption should be about one pound per 100 pounds of body weight until weaning.

4. Purina® Antler Advantage™ Deer Breeder 16 can be used as a complete weaning ration for fawns. Feed free-choice along with good quality hay after weaning. Once calves and fawns are eating pellets, feed hay only sparingly as described above for adults.

Caution

This feed contains added Copper and should not be fed to sheep. Store in a dry, well-ventilated area free from rodents and insects. Never use moldy or insect-infested feed. Regulations for the feeding of big game can vary from state to state. Please check with your local game and fish department for the proper usage of this product.

Special Considerations

Regulations for the feeding of big game can vary from state to state. Please check with your local game and fish department for the proper usage of this product.

Management Practices

1. A feeding program is only as effective as the management practices. Actual results can vary depending upon feed intake, environmental conditions and the quality of the management practices

2. Provide water and Purina® AntlerMax® Deer Mineral at all times.

3. For best results space feeding stations uniformly throughout the property.

4. Number of feeding stations required depends on population density but in most cases one feeder per 25 – 30 deer is sufficient.

5. If deer density is not known, start with one feeding station per 100-200 acres and monitor feed consumption to determine if more feeding stations are needed.

6. Consult your veterinarian for a recommended herd health and parasite control programs.